Biofilm formation: mechanistic insights and therapeutic targets

X Wang, M Liu, C Yu, J Li, X Zhou - Molecular Biomedicine, 2023 - Springer
Biofilms are complex multicellular communities formed by bacteria, and their extracellular
polymeric substances are observed as surface-attached or non-surface-attached …

Antibacterial Activity of Plant Polyphenols Belonging to the Tannins against Streptococcus mutans—Potential against Dental Caries

K Czerkas, E Olchowik-Grabarek, M Łomanowska… - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Dental caries (DC) is the most common oral pathology. The main bacteria responsible for
DC is Streptococcus mutans. One of the strategies that can decrease or eliminate the risk of …

Antibiofilm Mechanisms of the Helical G3 Peptide against Staphylococcus epidermidis

C Chen, Q Gu, Y Ge, J Tian, Y Zhang, T Wang… - Langmuir, 2024 - ACS Publications
Antibacterial peptides (ABPs) have been recognized as promising alternatives to
conventional antibiotics due to their broad antibacterial spectrum, high antibacterial activity …

Tetrahedral framework nucleic acid–based small‐molecule inhibitor delivery for ecological prevention of biofilm

Y Liu, K Li, W Zhuang, L Liang, X Chen… - Cell Proliferation, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Biofilm formation constitutes the primary cause of various chronic infections, such as wound
infections, gastrointestinal inflammation and dental caries. While preliminary achievement of …

Inhibitory and preventive effects of Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst. root extract on Streptococcus mutans and dental caries in rats

Z Wu, J Song, Y Zhang, X Yuan, J Zhao - BDJ open, 2024 - nature.com
Background Dental caries is one of the prevalent conditions that threaten oral health.
Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst. root (AR) extracts exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer …

Exploring the Potential of Halotolerant Actinomycetes from Rann of Kutch, India: A Study on the Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications of Silver …

P Dayma, N Choudhary, D Ali, S Alarifi, P Dudhagara… - Pharmaceuticals, 2024 - mdpi.com
A tremendous increase in the green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles has been noticed in
the last decades, which is due to their unique properties at the nano dimension. The present …

Piperine-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles target biofilms and induce oral cancer apoptosis via BCl-2/BAX/P53 pathway

MR Shaik, K Kandaswamy, A Guru, H Khan, J Giri… - BMC Oral Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Dental pathogens play a crucial role in oral health issues, including tooth
decay, gum disease, and oral infections, and recent research suggests a link between these …

ZnO powders synthesized via sol–gel combustion method: Influence of the solvent on physical properties and antibacterial activity

VP de Nucci, JMA Gimenez, ME Saravia, C Figueroa… - Materials Letters, 2024 - Elsevier
ZnO powders were synthesized using the sol–gel combustion method, and their properties,
along with their activity against microorganisms isolated in the oral cavity, were investigated …

Targeted piperine-coated zinc oxide nanoparticle induces the biofilm inhibition of dental pathogens and apoptosis of oral cancer through the BCL-2/BAX/P53 …

MR Shaik, K Kandaswamy, A Guru, H Khan, J Giri… - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Background Dental pathogens, encompassing bacteria, viruses, and fungi, are pivotal in the
development of oral health issues such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral infections …

Prevalencia de caries secundarias en los pacientes que asistieron a la clínica odontológica de la Universidad Nacional de Ciencias Forestales de Honduras

VMB Santos - 2024 - repositorio.unitec.edu
1. La presente investigación, contribuye con la ampliación de información sobre la
prevalencia de caries secundarias en Honduras. Objetivo: Identificar la prevalencia de …